1999: European Union (EU) puts restrictions on sale of toys and childcare articles made of soft PVC containing di-n-butyl phthalate (DBP), benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), DEHP, diisononyl phthalate (DINP), diisodecyl phthalate (DIDP) and di-n-octyl phthalate (DNoP). These toys and articles are those that are intended to be placed in mouth by children under three years of age. (http://europa.eu/)

1999: Standard (IS 9873 Part 2) on safety requirements for toys, specifically concerning flammability requirements, is adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). (http://www.bis.org.in/)